Sam Kemp writes:

>Would you prefer to visit a concert where the music was of one particular
>style in order that it is effectively guaranteed that the audience wants
>to hear the music and does not shuffle restlessly, or one that mixed the
>two in the hope that people would be surprised by how good some more
>"difficult" music is?

I think both alternatives are poor.  Humans like some variety, so a concert
of all the same type of music could well end up being a bore; I certainly
wouldn't want all the same type.  Also, the way Sam words it, the second
alternative makes the audience part of an experiment, where he/she is being
exploited.  I have no interest in being some programmer's guinea pig.  My
overall view is that the typical concert will have some variety because the
performers and listeners prefer it that way - it's human nature.

As for audience members making noise when they don't like the music, that's
just inconsiderate behavior.  Nobody forces a person to buy tickets, show
up at the concert, and hang around for unappreciated music; there's always
the exit door.  I'd love to have the job of dragging those noisy slobs out
of the building, and all would then be well (except for law suits).  I've
performed these types of functions in the past, and it's quite
exhilarating.

Don Satz
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